[Sportsandrec] swimming

[Joe Shaw]

That's right. I forgot the tennis ball. We have done that as well as have a 
buddy as you get closer lean and tap you on the head.
J
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From: "TNABA via Sportsandrec" <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
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Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] swimming


>I believe joe is correct on the flip turn. However, if you wish to learn 
>the
> flip turn or use it, a tennis ball on the tip of a buoy pole can be used 
> to
> tap you on the back just between the shoulder blades to indicate in a safe
> distance to begin your flip. I have heard of tandem swimming with rope on
> both swimmers wastes, but that would mean you would have to be pared with 
> a
> swimmer of your same speed and form. Perhaps having your instructor meet
> with you before the group sessions to do a little hands on of position and
> body movement. Also explaining that you need more descriptive instruction
> during group session, but not to treat you differently, seems like a fair
> conversation to have. Lastly, if you really get into the sport, I know for 
> a
> fact that the Paralympic swimming team is aggressively recruiting female
> swimmers. I wish you all the best no matter the level you desire.
>
> Ricky
>
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> From: Sportsandrec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Joe
> Shaw via Sportsandrec
> Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2015 4:49 PM
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> Cc: Joe Shaw
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] swimming
>
> Hey Kelsey,
> I say go for it. They say they welcome all comers, you are latest said
> comer.
> I believe when learning different strokes, the coach/ teacher would 
> manually
> show me what they wanted me to do with my hands/ feet/ hips. As for flip
> turns, I believe if you aren't swimming competitively, it's your call. I 
> got
> to where when my hand would hit the wall, I began the flip. At first, this
> led to some sideways explosions and some self inflicted piledrivers in the
> shallow end. Thanks for that memory.
> I hope for you that it is a welcoming group that can posatively impact 
> your
> circle.
> Be well.
> Joe Shaw
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kelsey Nicolay via Sportsandrec" <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> To: <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Kelsey Nicolay" <piano.girl0299 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2015 3:03 PM
> Subject: [Sportsandrec] swimming
>
>
>> Hello,
>> There is an adult swim club-team (not sure what they call it exactly)
>> at my local rec center and I am considering joining.  I know freestyle
>> and can swim a pool length which is the basic requirement, but I do
>> not know much else since my only experience was swimming lessons when
>> I was very young and college water aerobics.  Therefore, I have very
>> little experience with swimming in this type of setting.  Therefore,
>> would it be a good idea for me to join the group since they do welcome
>> swimmers of all levels? Also, how can the coaches help me learn the
>> correct technique for each stroke without singling me out from the
>> rest of the group? Also, how will I know if I am staying in my lane
>> and can something be adapted for this? Since I am totally blind, can I
>> be exempt from the flip turn since doing one would be very dangerous
>> since I cannot see where I am going and there is the possibility of
> getting injured near the wall?
>> I look forward to hearing any advice or experience.
>> Thank you,
>> Kelsey Nicolay
>>
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